Children Gathering Around Jesus

And they were bringing even their babies to Him so that He would touch them, but when the disciples saw it, they began rebuking them. But Jesus called for them, saying, "Permit the children to come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it at all."  Luke 18:15-17  

I sat by a campfire contemplating this scripture and thought about how the flame is like Jesus and His love. Those coming to Him, like the children that were brought to Him, soon all have the same warmth, glowing. In the fire there were embers that fell away, separated from the main fire they burned for a while and then their glow went out. Hindered in their growth—no love. 

Like the disciples who didn’t want the children brought to Jesus, there are just some people who don’t like children. Don’t they remember being a child? Children are often full of energy and even with training, they can be downright obnoxious. Proverbs 22:6, Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it. During “training” they can be very challenging. They do have a mind and will of their own—I did. I recall being a noisy child and my grandfather “shushing” me. Jesus said that people need to come to Him, like a child. Humble. Children believe easily…they may have questions—but they trust and see Jesus for who He is—God.  

RSVP: Jesus is offering the kingdom to those who believe, like little children. Unabashed. With their whole heart. Can you? How will you respond to Him today? 

Prayer ~ Dear Jesus, I come to You, believing and asking You to help me come alongside my children to train my grandchildren in the way that they should go…following You. Believing in You with their whole heart, soul and mind.

HAPPY 2^ND BIRTHDAY – Sweet Lydia.

© 2014 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.

All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.